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Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,915

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $2,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,466

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $2,136

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
ModelExplorerExplorerA3
TrimXLTLimited2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,680 $38,100 $27,270
Base Invoice $30,474 $35,528 $25,361
Package 202A 2,250    
Cargo cover 135 135  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 120
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,100
Navigation system 795 795 2,000
Cold Weather Package     500
Convenience Package     1,275
Premium Plus Package     2,000
Aluminum roof rails     500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
iPod integration     -200
6-speed manual     0
Package 202A 1,963    
Cargo cover 118 118  
All-weather floor mats 66 66 112
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392 1,023
Navigation system 694 694 1,860
Cold Weather Package     466
Convenience Package     1,186
Premium Plus Package     1,860
Aluminum roof rails     466
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443
iPod integration     -186
6-speed manual     0
Options (change) 4,850 2,600 7,770
Options (change) 4,233 2,270 7,230
Destination 895 895 875
Total Price $38,425 $41,595 $35,915
Total Invoice $35,602 $38,693 $33,466

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $783
Model Year201320132012
ModelExplorerExplorerA3
TrimXLTLimited2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20225/45-17
Total Price$38,425$41,595$35,915
Adjustments for Features-3,150-4,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,275$36,880$35,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,605$0
Total Invoice$35,602$38,693$33,466
Adjustments for Features-2,919-4,3860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,683$34,307$33,466
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,624$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3

Model Year201320132012
ModelExplorerExplorerA3
TrimXLTLimited2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear  $100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates $100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Total Value of Features$5,605$7,170$2,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,150$4,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,919-4,3860

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A3

Model Year20132012
ModelExplorerA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in101.5 in
Length197.1 in168.7 in
Width78.9 in69.5 in
Height70.4 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,534 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in34.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested180067%
Total Not Requested87533%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52553%
Total Not Requested47547%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested80551%
Total Not Requested77549%

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